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$56,084 GS-9 Step 1 in SAN DIEGO (2018)
$72,911 GS-9 Step 10 in SAN DIEGO (2018)
+$12,227 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-9 pay table for SAN DIEGO

Each step below already includes the 27.88% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,084 $2,157.08 $26.87 +$12,227
Step 2 $57,954 $2,229.00 $27.77 +$12,635
Step 3 $59,824 $2,300.92 $28.67 +$13,043
Step 4 $61,693 $2,372.81 $29.56 +$13,450
Step 5 $63,563 $2,444.73 $30.46 +$13,858
Step 6 $65,432 $2,516.62 $31.35 +$14,265
Step 7 $67,302 $2,588.54 $32.25 +$14,673
Step 8 $69,172 $2,660.46 $33.14 +$15,081
Step 9 $71,041 $2,732.35 $34.04 +$15,488
Step 10 $72,911 $2,804.27 $34.94 +$15,896
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SAN DIEGO pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $43,857
  • SAN DIEGO GS-9 Step 1 $56,084
  • Locality add-on +$12,227
  • Adjustment percent 27.88%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $57,015
  • SAN DIEGO GS-9 Step 10 $72,911

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-9 in SAN DIEGO: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2018, the SAN DIEGO pay area adds a 27.88% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in SAN DIEGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,157 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,804. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-9 SAN DIEGO page.

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GS-9 in SAN DIEGO questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in SAN DIEGO?
    In 2018, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns $56,084 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,911. This is 27.88% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in SAN DIEGO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SAN DIEGO in 2018, it is 27.88%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,227 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in SAN DIEGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in SAN DIEGO earns roughly $2,157 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.